Chester Music The Lamb
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- A cornerstone page of contemporary sacred choral music, composed by John Tavener.
- SATB writing with accompaniment, designed for clear reading and gradual setup.
- English text and contemplative atmosphere, ideal for nurturing expressiveness and ensemble listening.
- Short format (4 pages ) perfect for rehearsal work, a service, or a themed concert program.
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Summary of This Score
Title: The Lamb
With The Lamb, John Tavener offers a choral miniature where the sobriety of writing becomes a true spiritual language. The piece unfolds a pure melodic line and delicate harmonic progressions, designed to establish a sensation of inner calm and contemplation. The balance between voices (SATB) highlights the fusion of timbres and the quality of legato, while allowing the harmony to carry expressive tension with great economy of means.
The English text integrates naturally with the musical prosody, giving the whole a poetic and meditative dimension. The accompaniment, discreet, supports the choir's structure and breathing without weighing down the vocal fabric. This score is particularly suitable for ensembles seeking a short but intense work, easy to program in a context of sacred music, especially around Christmas or a repertoire of reflection and contemplation.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Religious, Sacred | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | John Tavener | Language | English |
| Instrumentation | SATB and Accompaniment | Pages | 4 |
| Genre | Sacred Music | Year of Publication | 1992 |
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Questions frequently asked
What choral formation is required for The Lamb by John Tavener?
The score is written for SATB choir with accompaniment, combining soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.
Is the text of The Lamb in French or English?
The text is in English. The prosody is integrated into a vocal writing designed around a pure melodic line.
Is this score suitable for a Christmas program?
The work belongs to the religious and sacred repertoire. Its meditative character allows programming around Christmas or in a concert of contemplation. The writing favors voice blending and legato.
How many pages does The Lamb score contain?
The edition contains 4 pages, corresponding to a short-format choral work.
From what year is this edition of John Tavener?
The publication dates from 1992. The accompaniment supports the choir without weighing down the vocal texture.
